User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Locating HP resources
- Computer features
- Setting up the computer
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Setting up Linux
- Updating the computer
- Maintenance, diagnostics, and minor troubleshooting
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only)
- Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
- Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only)
- Computer operating guidelines, routine care, and shipping preparation
- Electrostatic discharge
- Accessibility
- Index
Setting up the computer3
This chapter describes how to set up your computer.
Ensuring proper ventilation
Proper ventilation for the system is important for computer operation. Follow these guidelines.
● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface.
● Provide at least 15.24 cm (6.00 in) of clearance at the front and back of the computer. (This distance is
the minimum for all computer models.)
NOTE: Your computer might look slightly dierent from the illustration in this section.
● Ensure that the ambient air temperature is within specied limits. To locate specications for your
computer, see Product specications on page 7.
● For cabinet installation, ensure adequate cabinet ventilation and ensure that the ambient temperature
within the cabinet does not exceed specied limits.
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